Local Government Association

We are the national voice of local government, working with councils to support, promote and improve

Cost of living a ‘second health emergency’ after COVID

The Local Government Digitalisation Almanac

Public health annual report 2023: Supporting communities in difficult times

LGA on Restart report: Devolve employment support to councils

“People’s prospects for better employment post-pandemic could have been far improved if councils and devolved authorities had been able to take the lead, using their local knowledge, connections and expertise."

Providing men at risk of suicide with emotional support and advice with employment, housing, and financial difficulties.

The Hope service provides psychosocial and practical support for men aged 30–64 who are at risk of suicide, advising them in relation to any money, employment, benefit, or housing problems they may identify.

LGA Corporate Peer Challenge - Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Digital switch readiness survey 2022

In August 2022 the LGA and PCH’s Digital Switchover Working Group conducted a readiness survey to gauge councils’ position on awareness, planning, and implementation of the Public Switch Telephone Network (PSTN).

Cost of living a ‘second health emergency’ after COVID – councils and public health directors

Local health chiefs are warning that the increase in costs of essential food items and energy has created a ‘second health emergency’ after the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Local Government Digitalisation Almanac

A comprehensive guide for councillors and officers with simple steps, practical examples and resources to support councils on their digitalisation journeys.

LGA statement on Budget 2023

We want to work with government on a long-term funding plan which ensures councils have adequate resources to deliver local services for our communities.

Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council - Corporate Peer Challenge Report

Feedback report: 16 - 19 January 2023

Spring Budget 2023: On-the-Day Briefing

Our Spring Budget 2023 On-the-Day briefing summarises the key announcements for councils and provides an initial LGA view

Housing Advisers Programme (HAP)

Our Housing Advisers Programme is designed to support councils seeking to innovate in meeting the housing needs of their communities. It aims to be simple, flexible, and locally-led. This year, 21 successful projects received money from the programme to promote, facilitate and enhance their role and capacity to meet their local housing need.